JioStar has appointed Amit Malhotra as its Head of International Business, tasking him with steering the company’s global expansion strategy. Based in Singapore, Malhotra will shape the organisation’s long term international growth trajectory and position JioStar as a globally relevant, category defining entertainment company, according to an internal memo.
“Amit will be accountable for articulating a compelling vision for international markets, positioning them as strategic contributors to enterprise growth and translating global ambition into market specific growth by leading launches, building high-impact partnerships, and accelerating innovation in overseas markets,” the memo mentioned.
Malhotra brings extensive experience in the media and streaming sector. Most recently, he served as Managing Director of direct to consumer platforms at Warner Media across India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Prior to joining Warner Media in 2021, he spent 17 years with The Walt Disney Company in a range of leadership roles, most recently as Regional Lead for Disney+ in Southeast Asia.
In addition to his executive career, Malhotra serves as an advisor to Affinity Equity and Emtek Group. He also sits on the Board of Governors of Nanyang Polytechnic and chairs the Advisory Committee for the School of Design and Media at the institution.
His appointment comes as JioStar looks to accelerate its international ambitions amid intensifying competition in the global streaming and entertainment landscape.
